What is the penalty for driving while disqualified in NSW?
Driving while disqualified by a court is treated seriously and can carry a prison sentence. Here is what the charge means and the figures.
A person who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence drives a motor vehicle on a road during the period of disqualification.
| First offence | Second or later | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic disqualification | 6 months | 12 months |
| Minimum disqualification a court can order | 3 months | 6 months |
| Maximum fine | $3,300 | $5,500 |
| Maximum prison | 6 months | 12 months |
| Alcohol interlock | No | No |
The outcome to aim for: a section 10 / Conditional Release Order, with no conviction
No disqualification · No fine · No criminal conviction. It is not automatic — the court weighs how serious the driving was and your circumstances.
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The charge in full
- Drive or make licence applications whilst disqualified — Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) s 54(1)
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